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Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Nick Viviani , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Further details about this change can be found through the source, which reported on the update to Apple's Maps app and the circumstances surrounding the name switch. A change has been made to Apple's Maps app, affecting users in the United States.
A change has been made to Apple's Maps app, affecting users in the United States. The name of Lake Ontario has been switched to Lake America. This alteration began appearing for users on Tuesday.
The change occurred a day after the Trump administration revealed it had appealed to Apple to make the switch. The new name is currently visible to users in the United States.
Further details about this change can be found through the source, which reported on the update to Apple's Maps app and the circumstances surrounding the name switch.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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